backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit 

: lit from behind

a backlit photograph/scene

a backlit display

Examples of backlit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The atrium features a showpiece sofa shaped like the infinity sign, plus playful brass and handspun wool chairs by Egg Designs, while the library room’s backlit shelves are stacked with Assouline coffee table books and various objets d’art. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The ribbed glass inserts in the portholes are backlit to provide a warm glow and layered light. — Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026

Some are backlit; the pattern of open versus closed drapes is naturally irregular and usually doesn’t match the color scheme of the presentation. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

The Magic Keyboard is backlit, Touch Bar and Touch ID are built in, and battery life is rated up to 10 hours. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backlit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit
• moonlit

Kids Definition

backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit 

: lit from behind